The Creative Directory: Fifi Sweetpea

 

Fifi Sweetpea

 

In a sentence:

'Happiness is handmade' in the form of crocheted bees, ladybirds, coasters and cacti!

 

 

Sample the goods:

Bumblebee Brooch

 

Cactus Pincushion

Ladybird Brooch

 

 

 

Set of 4 colourful coasters

Set of 4 pastel coasters

 

My Favourite:

 

Well apart from the bumblebee brooch (which is also available with non-googly eyes), it's got to be this little beauty...

 



 

Cactus brooch! I get compliments about it all the time, the most recent one being "Ooh I like your pickle!" Lol what? I suppose they're not that dissimilar! Like I've said before, this one isn't currently listed but she'd be more than happy to do a custom order if you'd like one.

She's also working on these cool hair clips at the moment.

 

 

Why:

I know too well since I've started making my embroideries how much time goes into something handmade like this. Something small and delicate takes time and patience and when you see the finished product of your efforts, it's amazing!

 

 

PS You can see my previous post on Fifi Sweetpea here.

 

 

 

Where you can find her:

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Snapshots from May 2014

 What's going on here then:

 I finally bought myself the Stay Gold Mary Rose necklace that I love, as well as a vintage art nouveau brooch.

Been enjoying the sunshine while it lasts, let's hope it does.

Rising early and getting out there :) ..to work :(

A bit of blog planning

Visiting old colleagues and feeling like I never left.

...and these guys too! Speaking of dogs, since I've (as far as they see it) abandoned them, I've decided to advertise myself as a dog walker! It stems from 50% missing them and 50% a genuine love of dogs. Hopefully I'll get some interest, check out my profile.

Getting back into the swing of things by going for a little drive out into the Peaks. Stopped to say hello to these lovelies. Also went for ice cream at the Our Cow Molly farm!

To see where else I end up follow me on FourSquare

And finally, the old 'do. Now that I've got my heart set on chopping it all off I kind of can't wait. To the point where I'm treating it badly because I know it's going soon. I've also decided to let the colour grow out for a change and am really enjoying seeing the roots coming along. Watch this space, shouldn't be long now!

oxoxo

Fifi Sweetpea

If you haven't heard of Fifi Sweetpea, then you're about to now. This post is to show you all another talent in the World, who also happens to be my sister!
If you like cutesy, crocheted critters and whatnot then take a look. Each piece is handmade and take it from me - many hours are put in to each one.

Crocheted Fly

Her tagline for her brand is 'Happiness Is Handmade' and she's all about things being handmade with a lot of love put into them and that's what makes her happy. She's very much into nature and the outdoors, you can find out more about her on her own blog too.

There are brooches, pincushions, doilys and she's just recently finished knitting herself a shrug. A labour of love if ever I've seen one! One of my favourite things that she's made, and this wont come as a surprise to anyone:

Cactus Pincushions!

Come on, what did you expect! 

She has a studio at Bar Lane Studios in York. They're pretty cool too, they hold regular screen printing and lino printing classes.

Crocheted Ladybird

Original design Bumblebee with crocheted wings

Colour Changing Crocheted Coasters!

Bumblebee

Caterpillars on leaves

Hope you enjoyed!
If you've seen something you liked, check out her shop here.

oxoxo